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Episode 226 features Saverio Bianchi who is the Founder and CEO at Atelier & AvenueFind Saverio Online:Website: www.atelierandavenue.comPersonal Website: SaverioBianchi.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saveriobianchi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saverio.bianchi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaverioBianchiAbout Saverio:16 years and 50 iconic brands later, Saverio drives eCommerce acceleration faster than ever in Luxury, Fashion & Beauty.With clients in London, Paris, New York, San Francisco & Melbourne, Saverio and his boutique strategy firm ATELIER & AVENUE, coach and advises VCs, Founders/CEOs & Executives in eCommerce, Marketing & CRM - strategy through execution.Saverio is also a speaker at international conferences and writes about eCommerce leadership on his blog SaverioBianchi.com........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 225 features Jimmy Soni, an award-winning author, and his next book, THE FOUNDERS, launched on 2/22/22, which explores the lives and early careers of the founders of PayPal. For this project, he was able to interview over 200 former PayPal employees, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman, and many others.Find Jimmy Online:Website: www.jimmysoni.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmysoni/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyasoniTwitter: https://twitter.com/jimmyasoniAbout Jimmy:Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His next book, THE FOUNDERS, launched on 2/22/22, explores the lives and early careers of the founders of PayPal. For this project, he was able to interview over 200 former PayPal employees, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman, and many others.His last book, A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, won the 2017 Neumann Prize, awarded by the British Society for the History of Mathematics for the best book on the history of mathematics for a general audience, and the Middleton Prize by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).His most recent work, Jane’s Carousel, completed with the late Jane Walentas, captured one woman’s remarkable twenty-five-year journey to restore a beloved carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park.He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his daughter, Venice.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 224 features Clint Davis, Co-Founder, and CEO of Capsll AppFind Clint Online:Website: https://www.capsll.app/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintldavis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capsll.app/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHW3v_y_auxcjmui_dXK5gFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/capsllappAbout Clint:People used to save their histories in books, memoirs, or photo albums; but we have failed to find comparable ways to preserve stories and share them with ease in our digital world. At best, memories are scattered across social media — if they’re recorded at all. Indeed, fewer people today are posting to the sites they once trusted with their memories. There just isn’t an effective platform for creating, storing and passing on first-person accounts in multiple media formats.Enter Clint Davis: An entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and preserving the past. As the CEO and Founder of Capsll App, Clint empowers others to save their histories and pass on their legacies.Clint’s love for the stories that make each individual unique stems from his own remarkable life experiences and his 17-year career in radio and television broadcasting on four continents. Now, with Capsll App, Clint is encouraging others to preserve their special memories. With Capsll App, users can gather their once-scattered memories into digital time capsules that can be shared privately with full user control, or on an optional public feed to inspire others. Capsll App also provides users with coached storytelling, drawn from Clint’s broadcasting expertise. Unlike many platforms, Capsll captures no user data, has zero advertising, and allows users complete ownership of their content.A cancer survivor who lost two siblings at a young age, Clint has always had a keen awareness of the importance of remembering the past, while also making the most of the present moment. He was born in South Africa, and witnessed the transition from the Apartheid system to democracy before moving to Dubai, and then, to Gold Coast Australia. Along the way, he embraced adventure — including skydiving and playing with lions — worked as a high-performance driving instructor, became a DJ at a top radio station, earned a theology degree, appeared on reality TV, and ran a podcast. A decades-long dream of living in the USA was realized when Clint won the green card lottery at a 0.73% chance. He and his wife moved to Los Angeles, and eventually settled in Austin, Texas.In Clint's words, "Always remember, there is a plan and a purpose for your life. You are valuable, and your story matters!" For more information, please visit https://www.capsll.app/.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 223 features Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur and professional investor in early-stage technology companies. He is the co-founder of a venture capital firm in Austin, Texas called Next Coast Ventures.Find Mike Online:Website: https://www.mikesmerklo.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesmerklo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesmerklo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikesmerkloYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC61Mtr5kAat0Wu6RCFE_9iQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/smerklo.mike/About Mike:Michael Smerklo is an entrepreneur and professional investor in early-stage technology companies. He is the co-founder of a venture capital firm in Austin, Texas called Next Coast Ventures. Prior to this, he bought a small technology services company, ServiceSource, and ran it for twelve years, taking it from a small startup to a public company with over 3,000 employees worldwide. Michael was also one of the first employees at a pioneer cloud services company called Opsware (then Loudcloud), which also went public. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he had (and thoroughly hated) jobs in investment banking and public accounting. Mike splits his time between Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area and is married with four children.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 222 features Lizabeth Wesely-Casella who is the Founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications and organizational development.Take The Attrition Prevention Quiz here: https://l12services.com/quiz/Find Lizabeth Online:Website: https://l12services.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizabeth-wesely-casella/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBjqJp1HnQA5DGyvnJzBFIw?view_as=subscriberAbout Lizabeth:Lizabeth Wesely-Casella is the Founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications and organizational development.She is a skilled strategic advisor specializing in attrition mitigation, workflow management, process improvement, and culture.Lizabeth has over 20 years of experience as an administrator and policy and programming consultant. Her work has contributed to successful project outcomes in federal health policy, international program development, and non-profit/association management........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 221 features Nadine Artemis, CEO, and Founder of the 18-year-old clean health/wellness brand, Living Libations. Nadine is also an Aromacologist and Author. Living Libations is a luxury line of organic wild-crafted, non-GMO botanical serums, elixirs, oral care, and essential oilsFind Nadine Online:Website: https://livinglibations.com/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineartemisofficialCompany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglibationsofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivingLibationsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eAVobkYovqWT6nHRYPwpwPersonal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadineartemisofficialCompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglibationsAbout Nadine:Nadine Artemis is the author of two books including Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care.Artemis is an innovative aromacologist and the creator of Living Libations, a luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, immune-enhancing formulas, medicinal blends, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical natural health and beauty products on the planet.Her healing creations, along with her concept of renegade beauty, encourage effortlessness, eschew regimes, and inspire people to rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness.After a devastating fire, Nadine created one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in North America. She oversees a staff of 41.Nadine is a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. She has received glowing reviews for her work in the Hollywood Reporter, GOOP, Vogue, People, Elle, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and National Post.Celebrity fans include Shailene Woodley, Renee Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Carrie Anne Moss, Mandy Moore, First Lady of Canada Sophie Trudeau, and many others.Described by Alanis Morissette as “a true-sense visionary,”Aveda founder, Horst Rechelbacher, calls Nadine “a pure flower of creativity.”Fun Fact: She opened the first full-concept aromatherapy store in North America at just 22 years old.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 220 features Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Founder of Real Life Trading.Find Jerremy Online:Website: https://www.jerremynewsome.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerremy-newsome-99850847/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerremynewsome/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newsomenuggetsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jerremy.NewsomeAbout Jerremy:In November 2014, Jerremy Alexander Newsome launched Real Life Trading, a company designed to make trading accessible to everyone. This starting point has allowed him to assist and enrich tens of thousands of lives while also growing the company organically to a seven-figure business. Jerremy started his love for business and growth at the age of seven, after watching the movie Forrest Gump with his family. Do you remember the scene, where Forrest said, “Lt Dan invested in some fruit company and now we don’t have to worry about money anymore?”Growing up dirt poor, the thought of never having to worry about money seemed appealing. He asked his father to explain investing and his father taught him about Apple Computers. He begged him to invest. Finally, his father agreed to match his deposit, dollar for dollar. He saved $1,500 picking blackberries and selling them door to door. They bought $3,000 worth of AAPL shares back in 1995. To date, they would be worth $14,000,000........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 219 features Tony Horton, a Fitness Professional, Creator of P90X, and the Founder of Power Life.Find Tony Online:Website: https://mypowerlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyshortonTwitter: https://twitter.com/tony_hortonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtg-WxwloE0cwFeIea7ckqwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonySHortonAbout Tony:Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the most successful fitness program in America, P90X®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It, Crush It!” and “The Big Picture." He’s appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. Tony’s supplement line, Power Life, is part of his new fitness brand, “Power of 4 by Tony Horton” — a four-part approach to wellness including fitness, supplements, nutrition, and mindfulness.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 218 features Stephen Shedletzky, a Thought Leader, Speaker, and Executive CoachFind Stephen Online:Website: https://simonsinek.com/igniter/stephen-shedletzky/Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/Instagram: http://instagram.com/shedinspires/Twitter: http://twitter.com/shedinspiresYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MCLdrship/About Stephen:Every day Stephen wakes up to engage with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. He supports humble leaders – those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and a part of the solutions they can create – who intend to put their people and purpose first.Feeling stifled on his own corporate track, Shedletzky was introduced to Simon Sinek’s work and was immediately inspired by it. He met Simon in 2010 and became the fourth person to join his team. He began answering fan emails and became the first person outside of Simon to lead his social media efforts. He moved on to hold the roles of Chief of Staff, and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development. Leading a global team of speakers and facilitators at Simon Sinek, Inc., Stephen worked to ensure the team's culture, products, and communications authentically reflected the organization's most deeply held values and beliefs. He also had the opportunity to narrate the audiobook for Simon Sinek’s book, Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team. Stephen has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs.Though Stephen still works to share Simon’s message, helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world, he also works to advance his own thought leadership on leadership, culture, and psychological safety through keynotes, writing, coaching, and advising. Stephen has worked with leaders and organizations around the world and serves clients in any industry where human beings work.Stephen graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus in leadership, communication, and strategy and received his coaching certification from The Coaches Training Institute. Stephen lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 217 features Jake Aronskind, CEO and Co-Founder of Pepper.Find Jake Online:Website: https://linqapp.com/jakearonskindLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-aronskind/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakearonskind/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakearonskindAbout Jake:New Jersey-born living in New York City! I graduated from Vanderbilt University and worked as a prop trader until realizing I loved learning about the companies I was trading more than actually trading them. I am also an avid collector.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.